Nursery Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Ongoing specialist training

Rewarding role with impact

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant or Early Years Practitioner to join a specialist SEN school in the UK. The part-time role (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD and complex needs.

You will deliver sensory-rich activities, work closely with teachers, therapists and families, and provide personal care and assist with specialist equipment. Full training provided; safeguarding and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years, nursery, or similar childcare settings.
• Creative, playful approach to learning and interaction.
• Patient, adaptable and confident working with pupils with additional needs.
• Passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people across a range of ages and developmental stages.
• Create engaging, sensory-rich learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Provide personal care and assist with specialist equipment (full training provided if required).

Skills

Early years experience

Playful approach

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Are you a Nursery Assistant or Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge in a rewarding, specialist setting?
Do you have a playful, nurturing approach and a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our specialist SEN school, working part-time (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) with pupils aged 4 to 19 who have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Complex Needs.

About the Role:

• Support children and young people across a range of ages and developmental stages
• Create engaging, sensory-rich learning experiences tailored to individual needs
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families
• Provide personal care and assist with specialist equipment (full training provided if required)

About You:

• Experience in early years, nursery, or similar childcare settings
• A creative, playful approach to learning and interaction
• Patient, adaptable, and confident working with pupils with additional needs
• Passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference

While the role involves working with older children and young people, we've found that those with nursery or early years experience bring the right skills, mindset, and approach to thrive in this setting.

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing specialist training
• A deeply rewarding role where you'll make a lasting impact

Ready to bring your early years skills into a new, meaningful setting?

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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